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commerce ministry news

India, New Zealand to ink ‘once in a generation’ free trade agreement today

India and New Zealand concluded FTA negotiations on December 22, 2025, in nine months.
india news
Published on Apr 27, 2026 06:33 am IST

India extends duty-free yellow peas imports until March 2027

This move is crucial for the world's largest importer of the commodity, affecting supply chains primarily sourced from Canada and Russia.
india news
Published on Apr 04, 2026 06:15 pm IST

India, US postpone interim trade deal talks; March timeline likely to get hit

Tariffs on Indian goods had soared to 50% before falling to 25% in early February, which a further drop to 18% committed by the Americans.
india news
Updated on Feb 23, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Centre ‘will study’ US top court's tariff ruling: Minister amid trade deal row

Pralhad Joshi remarks come after the United States Supreme Court declared Trump's reciprocal tariffs unconstitutional in 6-3 ruling.
india news
Updated on Feb 21, 2026 04:23 pm IST

India will safeguard farmers’ interests; 'no concessions' on US soy, dairy

A joint statement by the US and India on a framework for an interim trade deal said New Delhi will “eliminate or reduce” tariffs on a “wide range” of farm produce.
india news
Updated on Feb 08, 2026 06:54 am IST

Spike in imports raises trade diversion concerns

The world's largest container ship, MSC IRINA, is berthed at Vizhinjam port in Thiruvananthapuram, on June 9, 2025. (AP FILE)
business
Updated on Jul 17, 2025 05:32 pm IST

China, US at impasse over who should start trade talks

China, US at impasse over who should start trade talks
us news
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 04:51 pm IST

World Bank business ready report: Govt working on global trade topic to push ranking

World Bank business ready report: Govt working on global trade topic to push ranking
business
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 12:12 pm IST

Developing e-com hubs to boost exports may figure in ministry's 100-day agenda of new govt: Official

Developing e-com hubs to boost exports may figure in ministry's 100-day agenda of new govt: Official
business
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 11:42 am IST

UK, Oman trade agreements may figure in Commerce ministry's 100-day agenda for new Govt: official

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world news
Updated on Mar 24, 2024 11:08 am IST

India’s monthly merchandise exports rise to $41.40 billion in February

In 2022-23, India’s merchandise exports crossed $451 billion while overall exports (goods and services together) achieved a record $770 billion. (AFP)
business
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 10:22 pm IST

Govt recommends anti-dumping duty on imports of Chinese glass for 5 years

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (Twitter)
business
Published on Sept 02, 2023 03:05 pm IST

Indian-sized footwear to be launched soon, reducing dependency on foreign trends

Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal
business
Published on Jul 30, 2023 04:39 pm IST

Will resolutely object if US curbs investment in semiconductor industry: China

Semiconductor chips are seen on a circuit board of a computer in this illustration picture. (Reuters File Photo)
world news
Published on May 11, 2023 01:06 pm IST

An award for excellence in public administration for this PM Modi plan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets after presenting PM's Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2022 to Anurag Jain, Secretary DPIIT during the Valedictory Session and Awards Ceremony of 16th Civil Service Day.
india news
Published on Apr 21, 2023 10:58 pm IST

India, Thailand discuss linking UPI with Prompt Pay Service: Report

The issues were discussed during the 13th meeting of the India-Thailand Joint Trade Committee. (Representative)
business
Published on Apr 20, 2023 10:56 pm IST

GeM's value ‘suitably placed’ to surpass ₹1.7 lakh crore mark in FY 2023

₹1.5 lakh crore worth of GMV has already been achieved till February 1.
india news
Updated on Feb 08, 2023 09:28 pm IST

Commerce ministry recommends anti-dumping duty on Chinese cutting tool

The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) in its findings has concluded the item is being imported from China into India in significant quantities in both absolute and relative terms.
business
Published on Aug 08, 2022 05:15 pm IST

What does the $400 billion export number mean?

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Global commodity prices have been increasing over the fiscal year and this is bound to have pushed the value of India’s exports, especially for goods categories such as petroleum products and metals.(Representational image)
india news
Updated on Mar 30, 2022 09:04 am IST

Centre plans export incentives in textile sector

Centre plans export incentives in textile sector
business
Published on Mar 06, 2022 03:33 am IST

Commerce ministry recommends continuing anti-dumping duty on Chinese tiles

In its probe, the directorate has concluded that the product continues to be exported to India at prices below normal value resulting in continued dumping.
business
Published on Nov 29, 2021 04:01 pm IST

ONDC: All you need to know about govt initiative challenging Amazon, Flipkart

The initiative is being spearheaded by the commerce and industry ministry, headed by Piyush Goyal.
business
Published on Aug 14, 2021 12:21 pm IST

Startups are going to be backbone of new India: Piyush Goyal

Union minister of commerce and industry Piyush Goyal addressing the FICCI’s annual convention on Saturday.
business
Updated on Dec 12, 2020 05:31 pm IST

How households in India bank on Chinese imports

A vendor sells China-made products at a stall on a roadside, in Kolkata.
india news
Updated on Sept 21, 2020 11:37 am IST

Ban on export of PPE coveralls, hydroxychloroquine, sanitizers lifted

A health worker in PPE coveralls sanitizes her hands during coronavirus testing, at Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinic in Tughlakabad, New Delhi.
india news
Updated on Jan 09, 2021 08:58 am IST

Govt bans export of onions with immediate effect

Workers weighing a sack onions during the nationwide lockdown.
business
Updated on Sept 14, 2020 09:32 pm IST

WPI inflation falls 0.58 per cent in July, even as food prices spike

Inflation in food articles during July stood at 4.08 per cent, as against 2.04 per cent in June.
business
Published on Aug 14, 2020 01:29 pm IST

US agrees to discuss social security tax burden of Indians working in America

US President Donald Trump meets with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
nri news
Updated on Jul 21, 2020 06:12 pm IST
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